That's okay, Bertie. I don't need to be that close to your fingers. [He pats an arm that's around his waist.] Just stay within earshot and we'll be fine.
[Though this means he's now headed in the opposite direction, taking a sharp turn that would make most people wince and heading back towards the slum part of town. Which is hilarious in the company of a man like Bertie. He's pretty sure he can keep him out of trouble. Or that he can deal with the trouble that Bertie starts.]
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[Though this means he's now headed in the opposite direction, taking a sharp turn that would make most people wince and heading back towards the slum part of town. Which is hilarious in the company of a man like Bertie. He's pretty sure he can keep him out of trouble. Or that he can deal with the trouble that Bertie starts.]